Your Daily Astrology: Jan. 31, 2026
ARIES (March 21-April 19): A stay-at-home vibe could begin to shift into feeling more adventurous and eager to express outwardly. A circle of support can hold you when you need it if it’s comprised of the right people. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Financial sweet-talk could actually be worth considering, but you’ll need to investigate thoroughly to be sure. A partnership has to be much more than just romantic to go the distance: True and deep compatibility is key. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): True teamwork on the home front can get things done better, faster, and with more laughter.
Source:Daily Sun
January 31, 2026 16:01 UTC
Baltimore woman sentenced to 30 years for crash that killed 6 road workers
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Source:Daily Sun
January 31, 2026 15:06 UTC
Bangladeshi expats cast 458,000 postal votes ahead of Feb-12 polls
Some 458,000 Bangladesh expatriates have so far cast their voters through the postal ballots in the upcoming referendum and the national election scheduled for February 12 next. The Election Commission has already received as many as 144,860 returned ballots as of Saturday morning. Meanwhile, the Commission has sent some 518,603 ballots to different destinations under the In-Country Postal Voting (ICPV) since the distribution of the postal ballots started on Monday last. Among the ballots, only 7,367 ones have so far been received by the registered voters and 4,902 voters cast their votes. The Commission also is using the new postal balloting system for the government employees working outside their respective constituencies, the polling personnel and the people under legal custody inside Bangladesh.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 31, 2026 15:04 UTC
Danish war veterans to hold silent march after Trump 'insult'
"Obviously, we also want to tell Americans that what Trump said is an insult to us and the values that we defended together," he added. The Scandinavian country fought alongside US forces during the Gulf War as well as Afghanistan and Iraq. In response to Trump's claim, 44 Danish flags, which carried the names of the 44 Danish soldiers killed in Afghanistan, were placed on Tuesday in planters outside the US embassy in Copenhagen. "We have nothing but the deepest respect for Danish veterans and the sacrifices Danish soldiers have made for our shared security. - Wreath ceremony -On Friday, the US ambassador himself placed 44 Danish flags in the flowerbeds.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 31, 2026 15:03 UTC
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Source:Daily Sun
January 31, 2026 15:03 UTC
Foreign pistol, airgun recovered in Brahmanbaria
Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) recovered a foreign pistol, a magazine, an airgun and 71 rounds of bullets abandoned in Brahmanbaria early Saturday. The recoveries were made in separate raids in the Collegepara and Sultanpur areas of Sadar Upazila, said Md Nurnabi, commander of RAB-9’s Brahmanbaria camp. Acting on a tip-off, RAB recovered a foreign pistol and a magazine from an under-construction house in Maurail Collegepara area of the town. In a separate operation, an airgun and 71 rounds of bullets were recovered from a field near Lion Firozur Rahman Residential School and College in Sultanpur Union of Sadar Upazila. RAB filed a general diary (GD) at Brahmanbaria Sadar Model Police Station in this connection and handed over the recovered weapons to the police, he added.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 31, 2026 14:59 UTC
Tarique Rahman to visit Khulna on Monday
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman will visit Khulna on Monday, after a lapse of 24 years to attend an election rally. He will address the rally as the chief guest at 10am at the Probaati School ground in Khalishpur, arranged jointly by Khulna Mohanagar and District BNP. Bappi said the announcement of Tarique Rahman's visit has generated widespread enthusiasm among party leaders and activists, noting that everyone is eagerly awaiting his arrival. Shafiqul Alam Tuhin, general secretary of Khulna Mohanagar BNP, said Tarique Rahman last visited Khulna in 2004, when he addressed a grassroots representatives' assembly at Zia Hall. He added that the long-anticipated visit has created a festive atmosphere among party activists, who are determined to ensure maximum participation in the rally.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 31, 2026 14:55 UTC
Injured Cummins out of Australia's T20 World Cup
Star paceman Pat Cummins was ruled out of Australia's Twenty20 World Cup campaign on Saturday, while batsman Matthew Renshaw has come into the squad at the expense of Matt Short. Test skipper Cummins only played one of the five Ashes Tests against England over the Australian summer as he slowly recovers from a lower back injury. He was hoping to be fit for the tournament in India and Sri Lanka beginning on February 7, but has run out of time and been replaced by Ben Dwarshuis. "Matt (Renshaw) has impressed in all formats of late, including in multiple roles in white ball formats for Australia, the Queensland Bulls and the Brisbane Heat," Dodemaide said. Australia's group-stage matches are all being played in Sri Lanka.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 31, 2026 14:55 UTC
Sarba Mitra Chakma backtracks on resignation after announcement
Sarba Mitra Chakma, the controversial executive member of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu), has reversed his decision after announcing his resignation. However, when asked which article of the constitution states this, Sarba Mitra Chakma said: "I don't know which specific articles address resignation." Sarba Mitra had informed the media of his resignation last Thursday afternoon. Sarba Mitra Chakma was elected as executive member last year on a Chhatra Shibir-backed panel in the Ducsu election. When Chhatra Dal demanded action against Sarba Mitra within 24 hours, the proctor indicated action would be taken within that timeframe.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 31, 2026 14:55 UTC
Why gold prices hit record highs and what triggered the sudden drop
Gold prices have climbed to unprecedented levels in recent weeks as investors rushed into the traditional safe-haven asset amid intensifying global political uncertainty. Global trade flows have been disrupted by tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on countries he considers unfavorable trading partners. The US seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro also sent gold prices soaring. But prices of gold, silver and platinum dropped after reports suggested Trump would nominate Kevin Warsh, viewed as a more reassuring choice than other contenders, reports BBC. “It’s a really good diversifier in a very uncertain world.”Recent volatility, however, underscores that gold prices can fall as quickly as they rise, like other traded commodities.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 31, 2026 14:55 UTC
Tarique warns of conspiracy to obstruct election
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday alleged that there is a conspiracy underway to obstruct the upcoming national parliamentary election and urged people to remain vigilant. He made the comments while addressing election rallies in Sirajganj and Tangail in the afternoon. At around 4pm, Tarique Rahman joined an election rally at the BSCIC Industrial Park in Sirajganj. In the evening, Tarique Rahman joined another election rally in Tangail, where he said: “Certain quarters are trying to obstruct voting in different ways. During the two days of campaigning in the northern region, Tarique Rahman addressed four election rallies in Rajshahi, Naogaon, Bogra and Rangpur.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 31, 2026 14:55 UTC
US-Iran tensions: Arab states and Israel navigate tightrope
Tensions between the US and Iran have been mounting since Tehran’s brutal crackdown on protesters beginning in December 2025. According to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the country’s archenemies, the United States and Israel, are responsible for the unrest. For years, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been sounding the alarm over the threat of Iran’s nuclear weapons. “The Gulf states have a vested interest in maintaining stability in the region even by means of authoritarian structures,” he said, adding that the political elite of the Gulf states apparently prefers to rely on the familiar old regime rather than getting involved with a new, potentially unknown faction. Raabe in turn believes that Gulf states will continue to exert maximal diplomatic pressure on both sides as they fear that violence could spiral out of control as a result of an attack.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 31, 2026 14:55 UTC
Tarique Rahman calls on voters to support BNP in Bogra-7
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman said that he is a son of the land and will return, asking people to pray for him, and urged voters to support sheaf of paddy for the development of their area. Stopping the car, he addressed the crowd from inside, in front of over 10,000 party leaders, activists, and supporters. Also present were BNP’s Bogra-7 candidate Morshed Milton, Shajahanpur Upazila BNP President Enamul Haque Shahin, and General Secretary Azizur Rahman Biddut, among others. Due to the large gathering in Majhira for the roadside rally, traffic on the highway moved slowly. Law enforcement, along with party leaders and volunteers, maintained order and ensured crowd management.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 31, 2026 14:55 UTC
Investing for tomorrow: A new era for Singer Bangladesh
Singer's new transformation initiatives include a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant, one-of-its-kind Concept Store, and a workplace representing the company's new vision. Despite recent socio-economic challenges, Singer Bangladesh achieved 14.3% revenue increase and Tk214 million gross profit increase in 2025. Singer Bangladesh is investing for tomorrow. Singer Bangladesh has achieved a key milestone through the inauguration of its state-of-the-art Home Appliances Plant in the Bangladesh Special Economic Zone (BSEZ) in the beginning of 2025. Singer Bangladesh Limited has proudly completed its first export shipment of wire harness components from its state-of-the-art manufacturing plant.
Source:Dhaka Tribune
January 31, 2026 14:55 UTC
Khalid Hossain urges Hamdard University graduates to help change country
Adviser Dr A F M Khalid Hossain today spoke at convocation programme of the Hamdard University held in Hamdard Nagar, Gazaria, Munshiganj. Photo : PIDDHAKA, Jan 31, 2026 (BSS) - Religious Affairs Adviser Dr A F M Khalid Hossain today called upon the Hamdard University graduates to work for changing the country with the knowledge acquired from the university. He made the remarks while presiding over the first convocation programme of the Hamdard University held today at its permanent campus in Hamdard Nagar, Gazaria, Munshiganj. As many as 1,754 graduates received undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Addressing the graduates, the adviser said university graduates are key drivers of the nation and called on them to work with honesty and integrity to change the country, noting that Bangladesh’s 54-year journey includes both achievements and failures.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
January 31, 2026 14:33 UTC